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catha edulis

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  1. Catha edulisnoun

    a shrub that is cultivated by Arabs for its leaves which are chewed or used to make tea

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  1. catha edulis

    Khat or qat (Amharic: ጫት ch’at; Oromo: Jimaa, Somali: qaad, khaad, khat or chat, Arabic: القات al-qāt) is a flowering plant native to eastern and southern Africa. Khat contains the alkaloid cathinone, a stimulant, which is said to cause excitement, loss of appetite, and euphoria. Among communities from the areas where the plant is native, khat chewing has a history as a social custom dating back thousands of years analogous to the use of coca leaves in South America and betel nut in Asia.The World Health Organization (WHO) classified it in 1980 as a drug of abuse that can produce psychological dependence, although the WHO does not consider khat addiction to be a serious problem.The legality of khat varies by region. In many countries, khat might not be a specifically controlled substance but may nevertheless be illegal under more general laws. It is a specifically controlled substance in some countries including Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By contrast, the production, sale, and consumption are legal in the nations where its use is traditional of those cultures, including Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. In Israel, which hosts a population of Yemenite Jews, only the consumption of the plant's leaves in its natural state is permitted.

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  1. catha edulis

    Catha Edulis, also known as Khat, is a flowering plant native to the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. Its leaves and stem tips are often chewed for their stimulant effects, which are similar to but less potent than those of amphetamine. The plant plays a significant role in the cultural and social traditions of communities in its native regions. Catha Edulis has also been used in traditional medicine for various ailments. However, excessive consumption is considered harmful and its use is illegal in some countries.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of catha edulis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of catha edulis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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